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NITED STATES PATENT trier.

CHARLES E. PRATT, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGN-MENTS, TO THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTER COMPANY, OF SAME PLACE.

FARE-REGISTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 605,912, dated June 21,1898.

Application filed April 17, 1897.

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CHARLES E. PRATT, a citizen of the United States,residing at Ohicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Fare-Registers, of whichthe following is a specification.

My invention relates to registering devices, and has for its object toprovide a new and improved registering device, particularly adapted tobe used upon street-cars and other vehicles, for registering fares,transfers, and

the like.

My invention is illustrated in the accom- I 5 panying drawings, wherein-Figure 1 is a face view of a fare-register embodying my invention. Fig.2 is a similar view with the dial-plate and the front of the casingremoved. Fig. 3 isa similar View with the dials of the trip-register andthe parts in front of such dials removed. Fig. 4 is a similar view withthe upper part of the mechanism removed. Fig. 5 is a view of the back ofthe register, the register proper being removed. Fig. 6 is a sectionthrough the alarmbells and the central shaft of the register. Fig. '7 isa view of the connecting-piece between the permanent-register mechanismand the trip mechanism. Fig. 8 is a View of the locking-dog for thecontrolling-levers of the permanent registers and shows the locking-(log in connection with one of said levers.

Fig. 9 is a view of the locking-dog, showing its connection with theother controlling-lever. Fig. 9 is a side elevation of the locking-dog.Fig. 10 is an end view of one of the permanent or totalizing registers.Fig. 11 is a plan view of the same with parts in section. Fig. 12 isasection on line 12 12, Fig. 11. Fig. 13 is a section on line 13 13, Fig.11. Fig. 1 1 is a section on line 14. 14, Fig. 11. Fig. 15 is a faceview of one of the permanent-register wheels. Fig. 16 is a sectionthrough the locking device for locking the lid of the case in position.Fig. 17 is a section through a portion of the case, showing theadjustable connection between the register proper and the back uponwhich it is supported. Fig. 18 is a section through a portion of theresetting or canceling mechanism. Figs. 19 and 20 are views of thetoothed wheels of the trip- Serial No. 632,689. (No model.)

register. Fig. 2lvis a section on line 21 21, Fig. 6. Fig. 22 is a viewof the operating levers, with parts broken away to more clearly show theconstruction.

Like letters refer to like parts throughout k the several figures.

As illustrated, the register has two independent permanent registers forregistering fares of different kinds, one adapted to register cashfares, for example, and the other adapted to register transfers or thelike. These two permanent registers are connected with separateoperating-levers. The register is provided with a trip-registerconnected with the operatingmechanism of both permanent registers, so asto be operated when either permanent register is operated. Thetrip-register is provided with a resetting or canceling mechanism, andthere is also a trip-indicator which indicates the direction of thetrip-as, for example, up or down or in or out-such indicator-beingconnected with the resetting mechanism, so as to be operated thereby. Afare-indicator or distinguishing device is associated with the registerand is connected with the operating-levers, so that the kind of fareregisteredas', forexample, cash fare or transfer-is indicated on theface of the register. A blind is also provided, which is moved so as tohide the figures on the trip-register each time a fare is registered.

Referring now to the drawings, Fig. 5 shows a View of the back A of theregister with the register proper removed. The operating-levers A and Aare contained within this back and are pivoted to the projecting part AA which when the lever is moved moves the locking-dog so as to engagethe lever A and prevent said lever A from being moved. The lever A iscut away, as shown at A so as to allow the movement of the part A. Thiscutaway portion A is enlarged near the outer edge of the lever, so as toform the shoulder A The width of the cut-awayportion A"that is, thedistance between the wall of such cut-away portion and the part Ais notgreat enough to allow the pin A to pass between such parts. Theprojection A on the dog A is so positioned that when the lever A ismoved the part A engages said pin and moves it over into contact withthe shonlderA on the lever 1U. As the lever A continues to move said pinis engaged by the edge of the part A and is hence prcvented from beingmoved out of engagement with the shoulder A It will be seen that whilethe pin is held in engagement with the shoulder A" it is impossible tomove the lever A 1f the lever A is moved, the inner wall of the cut-awayportion A engages the projection A and moves it so that it will engagethe part A its the lever A continues to move the inner wall of thecut-away per-- tion A is kept in contact with the projection A therebyholding it in front of the part A on the lever A and prcven ting themovement of said latter lover. The levers A and A maybe provided withcords,rods,orthelike, so that they may be operated from any desiredposition. Connected with these levers arc the projections or pins A andA which project upwardly through the base-plate of the register proper,so as to operate the mechanism therein.

Connected to the base-plate ll of the register is the cover-plate ordish-shaped piece 13, secured from the inside of the register andprovided with the slots 3 13 (see Fig. 21,) through which project thepins connected with the operating-levers. Contained within the part 1 lare the shields B llfithrough which project the pins A and N Theseshields ll are of such size that the slots 13 are always covered,thereby preventing any one from inserting a wire or the like through thebase-plate into the register.

Mounted within theregistcr is a central pin or shaft G, about which themechanism is supported. The base-plate 13 of the register is providedwith the upwardly-projecting part 1 which surrounds a portion of theshaft (1. Mounted upon this n'ojecting part 13 is the controlling-leverC for one of the permanent registers, (see Figs. (3 and 9,) providedwith a projectingarm GZhnving a notched ortoothed face C The pin A onthe operating-lever A passes upwardly through the lever C, so as toengage the same. This pin also engages the bell-crank lever (3, to whichis fastened the connecting-rod 0, attached to a crank C on the shaft (iof the permanent register C. This boll-crank lever is provided with thespring-actuated deg C" which engages the projection C on the arm C,connected with the bell-hammer U, associated with the bell C The lever Cis also provided with a re tracting-spring 0 A similar controllingleverI) for the other permanent register, provided with the projecting part Dand the toothed portion D, surrounds the shaft U and is located justabove the lever U. The pin A (see Fig. 8) engages theetnitrolliiig-lever D and also the bell-crank lover I)", to which isattached the colniccting-pieee 1), attached to the crank D fastened tothe shaft 1) of the permanent register D". A projection D on the lever Dengages the spring-aetnated dog E on the arm. it, carrying thebell-hammer E which strikes the boil it. This arm if. is provided with aretracting-spring ill. A pivoted locking-dog If is provided with thearms 11 Il said arms being in different planes, so that the arm ll willengage the controlling lever D and the arm ll the control]lug-lover C.These controllingdevcrs are provided with the notches ll, so positionedas to be engaged by the ends of the arms if and ii. This locking-dog isso positioned that when one of the controlling-lovers is moved. thelocking-dog is moved. so as to engage the other controlling-lever andlock it in an inoperative position. For example, when the lever D ismoved the end of the arm. l i. moves out of the notch H and rides uponthe edge of the lever. This movement moves the arm 11 into the notch 11"on the lever U and holds it in that position until the lever 1) movesback to its initial position. it will thus be seen that the samelocking-d acts upon both controlling-love l) and The permanent registersare so constructed that the operating mechanism contained within thewheels thereby preventing the register from being turned backward or fenward even when access is obtained to the register.

Referring now to Figs. 10 to 15, inclusive, a series of counting-wheelsU are mounted upon the shaft This shaft is mounted in the end pieces ifU, which are contacted to thebaseplateof the register. Thelirstwheel inthe series connected to the ratchet wheel U loosely mounted on the shaftU"; I have shown in the drawings a ratchet wheel and use such term inthe specilicatitni and claims; but if wish it to he iinnlerstood that lof course do not limit myself to any particular construction of wheeland use the word ratchet-wheel to cover any analogous construction forthe same purpose. Two oppositely-positioned springnctuated dogs U Wengage the teeth. of this ratchctwheel. The locking-dog U" is connectedto the end piece U of the register and the feed-dog l" connccted to theplate or piece 'U' rigidly con nected with the shaft it, so as to movethere with. As the shaft is rocked. forward by means of the crank U thedog U moves the ratchet forward one notch, thus moving the first wheelin the series ij'orward one number. As the shaft is rocked. in theopposite direc-- tion the dog U holds the ratchet-wheel from motion. Themotion of the plate U is lim itcd in one direction by the pin t, whichsupports the dogU and in the other direction by the pin V The pin V alsoengages the side of the dog U when the plate U is moved toward said pin,thereby holding said dog in contact with the ratchet-wheel, so as toprevent said dog from being jarred or moved out of contact with suchteeth, and thus allow the permanent register to be opcrated when nofares are being registered. A similar pin V is associated with the dogU, and the parts are in such a position that one of the dogs U or U isheld in contact with the ratchet--wheel at all times, so that theratchet-wheel U can only be moved-during the process of registeringfares. The permanent registers or totalizers may be constructed in anymanner and I have shown one of the forms commonly used for this purpose.The counter-wheels are bound together between the plates U, so that theoperating mechanism contained in the first counter-wheel cannot betampered with. The numbers of the wheels of the permanent registers areeX- posed through openings V in the dial-plate. The teeth on theprojecting parts 0 and D engage the safety-dog F, both levers D and Cbeing controlled by the same safety-dog. This dog is provided with theretracting-spring F. A holding-plate F is placed over the projectingparts 0 and D to hold them in position so that they will engage the dogF when moved. This safetyholding-dog makesitnecessary to complete themovement of the controllingdevers after they have begun to move in orderto allow the mechanism to return to its initial position. Mounted uponthe projection B of the base-plate and surrounding the shaft 0 is theconnecting-piece G. (See Figs. 6 and 7.) This connecting piece is placedbetween the controlling-levers for the permanent registers and thetrip-register, and is'so constructed and positioned that thetripregister is operated each time either one of the permanent registersis operated. This connecting-piece is provided with the actuating-pawlG, which operates the trip-register (see Figs. 3, 4, and 7) and has thetwo engaging or projecting parts G2 G by which it is connected with thepermanent register mechanisms. The pin A associated with the lever C,engages the projection C when the lever O, is moved and moves theconnecting-piece so as to actuate the trip-register. The pin G (see Fig.8) on the lever D engages the projection Gr when the lever I) is moved,so as to move the connecting-piece G and actuate the trip-register. Atwo-part arm G is attached to the connecting-piece G and is operativelyconnected with the blind G so as to move said blind to a position wherethe registration of the trip-register is concealed each time either ofthe controllinglevers is moved. The registration of the tripregister isexposed through the opening H in the dial of the register, and the blindG is so constructed and positioned as to move down in front of thisopening and obstruct As the arm G moves back to its initial position thespring G moves the blind away from the opening in the dial-plate. Theactuatingdog G is provided with two engaging parts I I. The part Iengages the toothed wheel I on the shaft 0, said toothed wheel beingrigidly connected with said shaft. The dial I of the trip-register whichregisters the units is connected with the shaft 0, so as to rotatetherewith. The wheel I is provided with a series of notches equal innumber to the numbers on the dial. The notch I is deeper than the othernotches, so that when it comes opposite the pawl said pawl movesinwardly far enough to allow the engaging part I to engage the toothedor notched wheel J, rotatably mounted upon the shaft 0. The dial J ofthetrip-register which registers the tens is connected with the wheel J.The wheel I is provided with the holding-dog I, which prevents itsbackward rotation. The wheel J is provided with a locking-dog J 2 andalso with the dog J which prevents it from being moved each time thewheel I is moved or from spinning or moving more than one notch at atime. The dog J is connected with the pivoted arm J provided with theprojecting part .1. A pin J on the wheel I engages the projecting part Jonce during each revolution and moves the arm J so that the dog J 3 ismoved out of engagement with the wheel J. The pin J 6 is so positionedthat the movement of the dog J 3 occurs when the pawl I engages thewheel J, thereby releasing the wheel J, so that it may be moved onenotch. The arm J 4 is provided with a suitable retracting-spring .1, sothat it is moved back to its initial position as soon as the pin Jpasses the projection J Mounted upon a projecting part of the wheel J isa toothed piece K, provided with the projecting arm K, having at the endthereof the dial-piece K bearing the figure l, as shown. One of thenotches in the wheel J as, for example, the notch J -is deeper than theremaining notches, so that when the pawl I engages such notch it willmove in far enough to engage one of the teeth K on the piece K and movethe dial-piece K opposite the opening H in the dial-plate. Aretracting-spring K is connected with the arm K, said arm being held infrontof the dial-opening by the dog K By this construction thetrip-register is enabled to register up to one hundred and ninety ninefares. A trip indicator L is L in the dial-plate and indicates thedirection of the tripas, for example, in or out. This trip-indicator isconnected with the arm L of the resetting mechanism, so as to becontrolled thereby. A fare-distinguishing device or indicator M isadapted to move back of an opening M in the dial-plate and indicateswhen the fare registered is a cash-fare or a transfer. Thisfare-indicator is connccted to a piece M, mounted upon the rod or post Mwhich supports the alarm-bells. Said piece M is provided with thenotches M", adapted to be engaged by the spring-actuated arm hi The partM is provided with the projections ill" and M A pin or projeetion M onthe arm E, to which the bell-hammer E is connected, is adapted to engagethe projection M when the arm E is moved, and thereby move thefare-indicator M. This movement of the fare-indicator brings theprojection M in proximity to the pivoted arm M and exposes the word Cashthrough the opening in the dial-plate. The indicator stays in thisposition as long as cash-fares are registered, but when a transfer isregistered the pin M on the arm U carrying one of the bell-hammers whichis in contact with the arm M, moves said arm forward. The arm M engagesthe projection Ill and moves the fare-indicator M, so that the wordTransfer is exposed through the opening in the dial-plate. It will beseen that by this construction the cash-indicator is moved so that itwill always indicate the kind of fare last registered.

Referring now to the resetting mechanism for the trip-register, theshaft N, by which the resetting mechanism is operated, is provided witha projecting arm N, which projects through an opening in the case and isprovided with an end piece N by which it may be rotated. This shaft ismounted in the lug N on the ease and the bearing N, so that it may alsobe moved longitudinally, an d is provided with a ratchet-wheel N whichengages a spring-actuated dog l so that the shaft can only be rotated inone direction. A projection N on the wheel N normally engages the lug Nand prevents the rotation of the shaft. A pinion N (see Fig. 18) on theend of said shaft engages a mutilated gear 0, mounted on the shaft 0'.The teeth on the periphery of this gear are cut away on opposite sides,as shown at O and the gear is opposed to the mutilated pinion 0,connected with the wheel I, and the mutilated pinion 0, connected withthe wheel J. Each of these pinions has the teeth cut away, so as to formthe flat portion 0 at one part of their periphery. It will be seen thatby this construction when the gear 0 is rotated it will move both thepinions l and .1 until the flat portions 0 are opposite the gear 0, andhence the parts of the triprcgister will be moved so as to reset it atzero. A threepart reversing or resetting lever is associated with theshaft N. This lever is provided with the three arms P, P, and P The arm1 is provided with a pin 1", which engages a groove in the shaft hi, theparts bein so constructed that the longitudinal movement of the shaftmoves the rcsettingdever, said resetting-lever not being affected by therotation of the shaft. The arm 1 engages the projection G, (see Fig. 3,)associated with the blind, so as to move said blind in frontof theopening through which the trip registrar tions are read when thetriparcgister is being reset and hold it there until the resettingoperation has been completed. The arm l. is provided with a projectionI, which rides upon the periphery of the wheel 1 when the resettingmechanism is in oporz'ttion and which engages the notches l when theresetting mechanism is at rest. The wheel. 1 is rigidly connected withthe gear 0. A projection P on the arm l? engages the arm. J" when thearm 1? is moved and moves the holding-dog out of engagement with thewheel J. A projection l on the arm P is moved outward, so as to engagethe projection if" on the dial J of the trip-register and stop said dialwhen. it is moved to zero, thereby preventing the inertia of the partsfrom moving it too far. The end of the arm P en t away at P and isprovided with the projection If, so that when said arm is movedoi'ltwardly the part P engages the pin i so that no fares can be rung upwhile the tripregistcr being canceled or reset. The rctracting-spring Gof the blind acts to more the resetting mechanism to its initialposition when the projection 1" comes opposite one of the notches 1" inthe wheel l. The gear 0 is n'ovided with the eccentric groove 0, inwhich. works the projection fff on the lever L to which thetripindicator is connected. This armv TB is provided with the pin 11,which engages the beveled projection L on the arm ll, carrying the degK. As the wheel 0 is rotated the arm L which is pivoted at l1, movesaway, so as to change the tripiinlicator, and the pin L", engaging thebevel shaped piece ll, moves the arm If, so as to release the dog bl andallow the retractirig-spring if. to move the part it? away from theopening in the dialplate. The base-plate rim of the register is providedwith a series of pins it, which are contained within the openings in theenlarge ments .t on the base-plate rim lit. Back of each pin is acoil-spring 1t tending normally to force it out of said opening. A stop1:1" prevents the pin from being forced entirely out of the opening. Thedial-plate R and the glass cover It rest upon these pins, as shown inFig. 17. matic adjusting device for the dial-plate and glass, so thatthe glass dial is held tightly in place at all times. This constructionalso allows glasses of different thicknesses to be used with anyregister. As it is difficult to .obtain glass of uniform thickness, thisconstruction is an important feature. The back These pins form an auto-IIO the register proper. The parts are so positioned as to lock theregister and back together. At the other side of the register andattached to the base thereof is a projection S provided with an openingS A connecting-piece St is provided with a screw-threaded end S, whichis adapted to be screwed into the projection S on the back A. Saidconnecting-piece is provided with the opening S through which passes thetongue S provided with the looking or sealing device 8*. Theconnecting-piece S is thus made adjustable, so that it may be adjustedin such a manner as to allow the tongue S to pass tightly therethroughand prevent relative movement of the case and back. This constructionavoids the expensive construction necessary to prevent the relativemovement of the parts when the ordinary connection is used. The cover Tof the register is provided with a projecting flange T, which holds theglass and dialplate in position, and is connected to the register in anysuitable manner, as by means of bayonetjoints or the like. Asillustrated in the drawings, the pins R project slightly through thebase-plate rim R, and the cover fits loosely over the rim and closelyover said pins. A series of lugs R", connected with the cover, are sopositioned as to pass by the pins R when'the cover is placed on the rim.A slight rotation of the case with relation to the register moves saidlugs back of the pins R and fastens the cover securely to the register.The locking device locks the cover against rotation, and hence preventsit from being moved. This base plate rim projects upwardly within thecover, as shown, and hence it is impossible to insert a wire beneath thecover, so as to tamper with the mechanism of the register. Fig. 16 showsa locking device used with this register which looks the cover inposition. This locking device consists of a pin T mounted in the piece Tso as to have longitudinal movement, and provided with the coil-springT, normally tending to keep it in its locked position. The cover T isprovided with the lug T, which has a slot therein for the pin T thecover being locked, so that it cannot be moved when the pin T engagestheslot in the lug T Said cover is provided with an opening which isnormally sealed by the glass seal T- so that the device cannot beunlocked until the seal is broken. A projecting arm T connected with thepin T projects downwardly through an opening T in theregister-caseand isadapted when the pin is moved to its unlocking position and given apartial rotation to engage a holding device as, for example, the innersurface of the baseplate rim-and prevent further movement of the pin. Itwill be seen that by the construction herein shown the mechanism is soinclosed as to make it impossible for any one to tamper therewith byinserting anything into the case.

I have shown the two permanent registers as adapted to indicatecash-fares and transfers; but it is of course evident that theseregisters may be used to indicate fares of any description.

I have described the several parts of the register in detail; but it isof course evident that these several parts may be greatly varied andthat some of the parts may be omitted and others used with parts notherein shown without departing from the spirit of my invention, and Itherefore do not wish to be limited to the construction shown.

The usev and operation of my invention are as follows: WVhen it isdesired to register a transfer or ticket fare, for example, theoperating-lever A is moved. The initial movement of this operating-leverA moves the locking-dog A so as to lock the lever A The movement of theoperating-lever A is communicated to the controlling-lever O by means ofthe pin A and said controlling-lever is moved so as to move thelocking-dog II, and thereby lock the controlling-lever D. As the lever 0moves forward it engages the safety-dog F and the parts cannot bereturned to theirinitial position until the movement has been completedand a fare registered. The movement of the controlling-lever iscommunicated through the bell-crank lever C to the permanent register,where it is registered by means of thenumber-wheels U. The dog 0 on saidbell crank lever causes the arm carrying the bell-hammer to be drawnback. \Vhen the dog slips past the projection O the spring associatedwith the arm carrying the bell-hammer moves the bellhammer forward andcauses it to strike the bell C. At the same time the pin M in contactwith the arm M moves said arm so that it engages the projection M on thepart M and moves the fare-indicator, so that the word lransferor otherword which indicates the fare registered is exposed through the openingM. This fare-indicator is held in position by means of the arm Mengaging one of the notches M. During this movement of thecontrolling-lever the pin A engages the projection G on theconnectingpiece G and moves said piece so as to move the dog G andactuate the trip-register. The projection or engaging pin 1 of this dogengages the wheel I of the trip-register and moves it so as to move thedial 1 At the same time the blind G is moved in frontof the numbers onthe dial of the trip-register by means of the connecting-piece G so asto conceal them from view while the registration is being made. Afterthe registration has been made and the bell sounded the operating-leveris released and the parts moved back to their normal position. If it isdesired to register a cash-fare, for example, the operating-lever A ismoved thereby, moving the dog A so as to lock the lever A. The

movement of the lever A is communicated by pin A to the controlling-loverD, and thence through the lever D to the'permanent register D. Theprojection D on said lever engages the dog E and moves the arm it,carrying the bell-hammer. The dog and projection are released during thelatter part of the movement and the hammerstrilies the bell l At thesame time the pin iii. engages the projection hi, associated with thefare-imlicator, and moves said fare-iinlicator, so that the word flashor other word indicating the kind of fare registered is exposed throughthe opening M. During this movement the pin i on the controlling-lever Dengages the projection G on the connectingpiece G and moves saidconnecting-piece, so as to actuate the trip-register and the blind, asbefore described. After the fare has been registered the operating-leveris released and the parts return to their initial position. \Vhen eithercontrolling-lever C or D is moved, the holding-dog is also moved, so asto lock the other lever, as has been before described. The hells G and Eare preferably made to give forth a different sound, so that the kind offare registered will be indicated thereby. \Vhen the dial i of thetrip-register has made a complete revolution, the projection I on the dog G falls into the deep notch on the wheel i thereby allowin theprojection I to engage the wheel J and move it one notch, thereby movingthe dial J. After the wheel J has made a complete revolution the dogfalls into the deep notch thereon and engages the tooth K, so as to movethe dial-piece K so that it will be exposed through the opening II.lVhen it is desired to reset the tripregister, the shaft N is movedlongitudinally, so as to move the pin N out of engagement with the lug Non the case. This longitudinal movement of the shaft is connnunicated bythe arm P to the arm P, and said latter arm is moved outwardly, so as tomove the projection 1" out of one of the notches P and unlock themechanism. At the same time the pin P- engages the arm J and moves it soas to move the dog J out of engagement with the Wheel J, thereby freeingthe tenswheel of the trip-register. The end P of the arm P is moved outin front of the pin 1 so as to prevent the movement of theconnecting-piece G, thereby locking the mechanism, so that no fares canbe registered during the period of cancellation. As the arm 1 movesoutwardly in front of the pin P the arm P which is connected therewith,engages the pin G connected with the blind G, and moves the blind so asto conceal the figures on the dials of the trip-register. The shaft N isnow rotated and the projection 1" rides upon the periphery of the wheelP and prevents the arm 1 and associated parts from returning to theirinitial position. The rota tion of the shaft N causes a rotation of thegear 0. The gear 0 is in engagement with the pinions O and 0, associatedwith the tens and units wheels of the trip-register when saidtrip-register is not at zero, and hence the rotation of said pinion willmove said wheels and the dials connected therewith until the mutilatedpartof the gears is reached. These mutilated parts are so msitioned thatwhen they are opposite the gear 0 the trip-register is at zero. The gear0 is also mutilated and is preferably so positioned that one of themutilated parts thereon comes opposite the mutilated parts of thepinions t) and U" when the tri 'i-register is set at zero. When the armP moved outwz'irdly, the PltJjUUthMl P is lnrought in front of theprojection .l on the dial J and stops said dial when it has been movedback to zero, thereby insuring a proper cancellation or resetting of thetripregister. It will be noted that the trip-register is canceled orreset by moving the parts in the same direction in which they are movedwhen the fares are being registered. The dog N engages the ratchet-wheelN when the shaft N is rotated and prevents any bachward rotation of theshaft after the proc of cancellation has been started, thereby insuringa complete cancellation of the tripregister. As the gear tot-ates thepin l) on the arm L in engagement with the eccentric 0", causes the armlj to be moved so as to change the tripindicator L. .lJuring thismovement of the arm l) the pin l)" engages the beveled projection. LT onthe arm L" and moves the pawl K out of engagement with the piece K,thereby releasing the dial ii, so that the spring ii moves said dialaway from the opening ll. The wheel 0 is given only one-half of arevolution in canceling or rcsetting the trip mechanism, and hence thearm L only completes one-half of the cycle through which it moves eachtime the canceling or resetting mechanism is operated.

When the wheel 1" is moved, so that one of the notches P is opposite theprojection l", the spring associated with the blind moves said arm, sothat the projection ll" enters one of the notches 1", thereby allowingthe several parts to be moved to their initial positions. The mechanismof the register is so completely inclosed that wires or other de vicescannot be inserted through the case, and hence the mechanism cannot betampered with without breaking the seal of the instrument.

I claim- 1. A fare-register comprising two permanent registers adaptedto register diilferent classes of fares, an indepemlent operating leverfor each of said permanent registers, a locking-dog associated with saidoperatinglevers and so positioned that a movement of one of said leversmoves the dog to lock the other lover, a trip-register adapted toregister the total number of fares during a trip, and a connectionbetween said trip-register and each of said operating-levers whereby thetrip-register is operated each time each of said permanent registers isoperated.

2. A fare-register con'iprising a case containing two permanentregisters adapted to register different classes of fares, and atripregister for registering the total number of fares during a trip,two controlling-levers within said case connected respectively with saidpermanent registers so as to operate the same, and a connection betweensaid controlling-levers and the trip-register, a lock ing-dog for saidcontrolling-levers so positioned that the movement of one moves the dogto lock the other and prevent its movement, an operating-leverfor eachcontrollinglever outside the case and operatively connected therewith.

3. A fare-register comprising a case containing two permanent registersadapted to register different classes of fares, and a tripregister forregistering the total number of fares during a trip, twocontrolling-levers within said case connected respectively with saidpermanent registers so as to operate the same, and a connection betweensaid controlling-levers and the trip-register, a locking-dog for saidcontrolling-levers so positioned that the movement of one moves the dogto lock the other and prevent its movement, an operating-lever for eachcontrollinglever outside the case and operatively con nected therewith,a locking-dog for said operating-levers so positioned that the movementof one moves the dog to a position to lock the other. i

4. A fare-register comprising two register mechanisms, means foroperating the same, two toothed portions relatively movable and locatedin different planes, one above the other, one of said toothed portionsconnected with each of said register mechanisms, and a single safety-dogadapted to engage both of said toothed portions and prevent theirbackward movement before the registers have been actuated.

5. A fare-register comprising two permanent registers for registeringdifferent classes of fares, a controlling-lever for each of saidregisters, two toothed portions, relatively movable and located indifferent planes, one above the other, one of said toothed portionsconnected with each of said controlling-levers, a single safety-dogadapted to engage both of saidtoothed portions on both of saidcontrolling-levers and prevent their backward movement before theregisters have been actuated,a trip-register adapted to register thetotal number or fares for all classes during a trip, andoperating-levers for actuating either one of said permanent registersand the trip-register at will.

(3. A fare-register comprising two permanent registers adapted toregister different classes of fares, a bell associated with eachpermanent register, a bell-hammer operated by each permanent registermechanism, a visual fare-indicator or distingnishin g device adapted toindicate the class of fare last registered and a connection between saidfarcindicator and the bell-hammers whereby said indicator is shifted bythe movement of said bell-hammers.

7. A fare-register comprising two register mechanisms adapted toregister different classes of fares, a bell associated with eachregister mechanism, said bells both mounted upon a common support, abell-hammer connected with each register mechanism so as to be operatedwhen said register mechanism is operated, a fare-indicator ordistinguishing device adapted to indicate the class of the fare lastregistered and mounted upon the bell-support, a connection between saidfareindicator and the bell-hammers whereby said indicator is shifted bythe movement of said bellhammers.

8. A fare-register comprising a registering device, means for operatingthe same, ablind connected with said operating means so as to be movedto a position to conceal the registrations each time the register isactuated, and a resetting or canceling device for said register, and aconnection between said resetting device and said blind so that theblind is moved to a position to conceal the registrations of theregister during the operation of resetting or canceling.

t 9. A fare-register comprising two permanent registers adapted toregister the different classes of fares, a trip-register for registeringthe total number of fares of all kinds during a trip, means foractuating either one of said permanent registers and the trip-registerat will, a resetting or canceling mechanism'for said trip-register, ablind connected with the register-actuating mechanism so as to be movedto conceal the fares indicated by the trip-register each time saidregister is operated, and a connection between said blind and saidresetting mechanism so that the blind is moved and held in itsconcealing position during the operation of resetting or canceling.

10. A fare-register comprising two perma nent registers adapted toregister different classes of fares, means for independently operatingsaid registers, a trip-register for registering the total number offares during a trip, a blind for said trip-register adapted to be movedso as to conceal the registrations of the trip-register, each time thetrip-register is operated, a connecting-piece between the trip-registerand the two permanent registers adapted to be connected with either ofsaid permanent register mechanisms so as to be moved thereby, anactuating-dog for the tripregister attached to said connecting-piece andaconnection from said connecting-piece to the blind.

11. A fare-register comprising a trip-register, a blind adapted to bemoved so as to conceal the registrations of the trip-register each timea fare is registered, a canceling or resetting mechanism for saidtrip-register, a locking-piece associated with said canceling orresetting mechanism and adapted to lock the register so that it cannotbe operated during the operation of resetting or canceling, and aconnection between said resetting mechanism and said blind so that theblind is moved to its concealing position and held in such positionduring the operation of resetting or canceling.

12. A fare'register comprising two permanent registers adapted toregister dil't'erent classes of fares, a trip-register adapted toregister the number of fares during a trip, means for actuating eitherone of said pGl'lIlFLllOlli) registers and the trip-register at will, ablind adapted to be moved so as to conceal the reg istrations of thet-ripregister, a canceling or resetting mechanism for said trip-registercomprising a longitudinal]y-movable shaft, a three-part lever associatedtherewith, one of said parts connected with the shaft, another of saidparts connected with the blind so as to move it to its concealingposition during the resetting or caiiiceling operation, the remainingpart adapted to engage the register mechanism durin the resettingoperation and prevent it from being operated.

A fare-register, (ZOillPliSii'lg a trip-register, a blind adapted to bemoved so as to conceal the registrations of the trip-register, acanceling or resetting mechanism for said trip-register comprising alongitudinally-mow able shaft, a three-part lever associated therewith,one of said parts connected with the shaft, another of said partsconnected with the blind so as to move it to its concealing po sitionduring the resetting or canceling operation, the remaining part adaptedto engage the register mechanism and prevent it from being operated.

it. A fare-register comprising a case containing the register mechanism,a glass or dial for the same, and an adjusting device interposed betweensaid glass or dial and the register.

15. A fare-register comprising a baseplato containing the registermechanism, a lid or cover for the same, a dial-plate interposed betweensaid base-plate and said lid or cover, and a series of springsinterposed between said base-plate and said dial-plate so as to normallyforce the dial-plate toward said lid or cover.

16. A fare-register comprising a base-plate supporting the registermechanism, a lid or cover for the same, a glass interposed between saidbase-plate and said lid or cover, and supported upon a series of movableparts, said movable parts being provided with springs which normallytend to force the glass toward the lid.

17. A fare-register comprising a base-plate supporting the registermechanism, a lid or cover for the same, a lock to connect said baseplateand lid or cover together, comprising a movable spring-actuated pinconnected with the base-plate adapted to engage said lid or cover whenin position.

18. A fare-register comprisin a base-plate supporting the registermechanism, a lid or cover forthe same, a loclc for locking the baseplateand lid or cover together, comprising a movable spring-actuated pinconnected with the base-plate and adapted when in its loch-- ingposition to engage said lid or cover, said lid or cover provided with aglass sealv opposite said pin so that the pin is accessible when theglass seal is broken.

1?). A farea'egister comprising a lame-plate supporting the registermechanism, a lid or cover for the same, a loci; for lockingtho baseplate and lid or cover together, comprisinga movable springnctnated pinconnected with the base-plate and adapted when in its looking positionto engage said lid or cover, said lid or cover provided with a glassseal opposite said pin so that the pin is accessible when the glass sealis broken, and an arm connected with said pin and adapted to engage aholding device and hold said pin in its unlocking position.

20. A registering device comprising a hotlow counting-wheel, actuatingmechanism therefor contained within said hollow wheei and completelyinclosed thereby, said actuating mechanism comprising an actuatingdogadapted to engage a ratchotwhcol connected with the counting-wheel androtate the wheel step by step when operated, a lockingdog to prevent thebackward movement of said wheel, and a holding device lSSOUlt'tOd withone of said dogs, and adapted to enga e it and prevent it from beingfreed from said ratchet-wheel while the other dog is chang ing positionthereon.

221. A tare-register comprisinga perm anent register provided with aseries of counting-- wheels rotatably mounted upon a shaft, anactuati-ngdog connected with the shaft and adapted to engage aratchet-wheel FLSSOCitLlLCd with one of said counting-wheels so as to actuate the same, a locking-dog to prevent the backward movement of saidwheel, and a holding device associated with each of said dogs, eachadapted when in a predeterminod position to hold its associated dog incontact with said ratchct-whcel, said holding devices so positioned thatwhen one is operative, the other is inoperative so that one dog is atall times held in contact with. the ratchet-wheel, said dogs andassociated part-s completely inclosed within one of said.connting-wheels so that they cannot be tampered with.

22. Afare-rcgistor comprising a permanent register provided with aseries of countingwheels rotatably mounted upon a shaft, a dog connectedwith the shaft and adapted to engage a ratchet-wheel connected with oneoi. said counting-wheels, a locking-dog adapted to engage theratchet-wheel and prevent baclc ward movement of theCOtlllilil'lg-WilOOi, said dogs completely inclosed within saidcounting-wheel so that they cannot be tampered with, a holding dcviecfor each of said dogs separate therefrom, each holding device adapted toengage its associated dog at predetermined times, said holding devicesso positioned that one of the dogs is alwa s held. in contact with theratchet-wheel so that the IUD counting-wheels cannot be moved except inthe process of registering fares.

23. A fare-register comprising a base-plate supporting the registermechanism, a baseplate rim projecting therefrom, a series of pinsprojecting from said base-plate rim, a cover adapted to fit loosely overthe rim and tightly over the pins, a series of lugs on said coveradapted to pass back of said pins when the cover is given a partialrotation and a locking device adapted to lock said cover againstrotation.

24. Afare-register comprisinga permanent register provided with a hollowunits-wheel, two dogs associated with said wheel, one the actuating-dogand the other the locking-dog, a movable or rocking plate containedwithin said wheel with which said actuating-dog is connected, aratchet-wheel adapted to be engaged by said dogs and two holdingdevices, one associated with each of said dogs, said holding devices sopositioned that when one dog is free to be disengaged from theratchetwheel, the other is held in position, whereby the shaft can onlybe rotated one tooth at a time.

25. A fare-register comprising a permanent register provided with ahollow units-wheel, actuating mechanism therefor contained within saidwheel so that it cannot be tainpered with, said actuating mechanismcomprising a movable or rocking plate, an actuatingdog connectedtherewith, a ratchetwheel adapted to be engaged by said dog, a lockingdog also adapted to engage said ratchet-wheel, two pins relativelymovable and associated one with each dog, each pin so positioned as toengage its associated dog and hold it in engagement with theratchetwheel when the other dog is moving from one tooth to the otherwhereby the register cannot be actuated except in the process ofregistering fares.

CHARLES E. PRATT.

WVitnesses:

DONALD M. CARTER, JAMES S. AORON.

